Long-Term Care Food Service Manager Exam (LTC-FSM)

The Long-Term Care Food Service Manager (LTC-FSM) certification exam assesses the candidate’s knowledge of both the Food Code and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) regulations. These regulations address food service supervisor requirements in long-term care (LTC) and other healthcare facilities servicing those with special dietary needs. Successful completion of the FSM Exam is required in order to sit for the LTC-FSM exam. The Long-Term Care Food Service Manager (LTC-FSM) exam tests regulatory knowledge of: the survey process; environmental requirements; infection prevention and control; types of healthcare facilities; proper kitchen procedures; dining and meal service; nutrition, diet types and consistencies; the role of the dietitian, and; coordination of services.